New LaunchJun 17, 2026, 09:02 AM
Upwork Launches Claude Connector to Link Businesses with Talent
AI Summary
Upwork Inc. announced the launch of the Upwork Claude Connector, a new application within Anthropic's Claude. This connector allows businesses to directly find and hire expert talent from Upwork's marketplace of over 18 million professionals, including AI-skilled talent, the moment a project takes shape. The integration aims to streamline the hiring process by enabling users to describe projects and receive talent shortlists or create job posts directly within Claude, leveraging AI-driven growth initiatives. This follows Upwork's previous launch of a ChatGPT app, expanding its strategy to embed talent access within popular AI tools.
Key Highlights
- Upwork launched the Claude Connector, a new app within Anthropic's Claude.
- The connector links businesses with over 18 million professionals from the Upwork Marketplace.
- It provides access to a global pool of AI-skilled talent across 130 categories of work.
- Users can describe projects to receive talent shortlists or create job posts directly in Claude.
- 74% of SMBs plan to increase freelancer hiring, often tied to AI-driven growth initiatives.
- This integration follows the launch of an Upwork app for ChatGPT in April.
- Upwork's AI work agent, Uma™, helps manage projects to completion after hiring.
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